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The Sinking Fund Commissioners
Finds Cash Purchaser for the
Owcndaw and WythewOod Tracts.
Columbia Register.

The Sinking Fund Commission held meet
ing yesterday at the office of the Secretary Oh
State.
The chief business before the Commission
was the onening of bids for the Owenduw and
Wythew oOd tracts OF uhSod land belonging
TO the State i'm berkeley county.
There were four bids before the Commission
yesterday as follows: Mr.. Langley for Berke.
lev Land and Stock Company, % cents per
acre, 4. J. Salinas of Charleston, 80 per acre !;
W. j. Black. Berkeley County, 33 cents per
acre: and Mr.. Ed. Willis OF Charleston, ~
cents per acre in cash for not less than l',o"
acres. w 49,
The bid Of Mr.. Willis was accepted and, ms
there has been found to be l5,6SUE acres IN
the two tracts, the amount To be rccSlH'u
therefor will bc at IS cents per acre. S9,OtB.G9.
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OFFICERS ELECTED.
Presidcnt-George c. Hodges.
Uinn Iracilnnf-T Nv Inpknhnp

Presidcnt-George c. Hodges
Vice President-J. W. Huckabee.
Secretary and Treasury-J. Z. Miller.
Statistical Secretary-T. Il. Beachnm.
The bar of the Conference was so fixed rs To
include the two front seals. The President
appointed j. w. Davis and 5. j. Bethca
committee on Question Box.
Religious services were now conducted by
Rev. w. S. Martin who preached from ST.
John xxi, Is: "Fecd my lambs.' After SER
vices Conference proceeded with Its work.
Reports were called for and twcnty-four
schools reported during the Conference.
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Broad toed shoes are coming in FASH
ion again which is an indication of a res
tnrn to common sense.
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Figured batistc yard wide, beautiful pat
terms ut II l-3c, ut X. N. Haddon COS. f-l
Lawns, calicocs, balesite DeOrsandies, ana
Tyrul stripes for ladies and misses dresses.
W. +. Bell. 1-l3
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TO the Conference and the ruling of the Chair

to the Conference and the ruling Of the Chair
Or On motion Of ]. w. Greene, committee
was appointed to investigate the matter an9
Lyon, ]. G. Chandler and j. L. Parks, COM
The question for the hour was postponed
un I'll after divine service, which was conduct
ed by Rev. Z. H. Prtchard.
After divine service the subject of the hour,
"Sunday School Music" was discussed. W..
T. Mcdonald spoke Of The beauties, melodies
ana powers Of song b Rs ebSrep TlsE
school to sing. j. w. Greene and 5. T. Cason
also spoke on the same subject.
The question box was then opened ana the
reading and discussion OF the following ques.
tion: "Why call this body COnveptlon?'
resulted in the following resolution by J. F.
Lyon: ,,.,
stricken out and the word Conference be sub.
stituted wherever IL occurs in the bylaws and
constitution, Carried IA to 8.
The following questions: "Should any Sab
and "What is the sense of this Conference In
regard tOtChildren's Alliance and the Topic
Bible Reading? ?" were discussed by various
members.
SPIRITUAL STATE OF SUNDAY sCHooLs-AF-
TERNooN SESSION.
The Committee on Spiritual State of the
Sunday Schools, reported as follows:
Your committee take pleasure In stating
thut from the reports Of the schools they hnd
that one hundred and eighty-three (lS3) chill
dren have been added to the church from the
schools; and that there has been consldera.
BILE increase In the numbers OF members, and
some improvements In the schools generally.
| 1t Is the Judgment of tho committee that
much has been accomplished by the previous
Sunday School Convention In awakening, In
terest in the spiritual welfare OF the children
OF the church. The work to be done Is still
very preat-hundredS OF young immortal
souls are pcrishing for the want of the bread
of life mountains or indifference and letll-
argy ON the part OF many parents rise mp be-
pursuing us hard We need an increase OF
zeal and Chrstlilse concern about the saliva.
| tion OF the young people. The guidance OF
the Holy Spirit must be obtained. Tie duty
| is pressing. The work must be done.
| J. G. CHANDLER,
| ]. +. LYON,
| JAMES F.. COLEMAN.
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LEWIS W. PERRIN, ESQ. SAID:

our tears to those of others who, in the nature
of things feel more kcenly, this great bereaV-
ment,
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04
WORKERS. IN CLAY IN SCHOOL.

| wish to say a few words in regard to
the moulding Of clay in the public schools
of the city | wonder if parents know the
danger that their children are subjected to
by this method. This clay is cut in small
pieces and given them to mould in any
shape the teacher may suggest; when they
have finished that operation these same
bits of clay are all put together into one
loaf fui another day. This same material
is used week after week with the accumu-
lated dirt and Precipitation of hundreds of
little hands. Now, can any one tell me
what surer way there is of spreading GU
taneous diseases among the pupils, such as
itch, salt rheum, etc. Now, this the
small children of tie public schools of this
city are obliged TO do. If we have any
sculptors in embryo among us let them be
brought ont in some. other way. ], FOR one,
protest against the method. X Mother, az
Chicago HCroid.
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WOMEN AND MONEY.
Girls should be Taught Business
Principles and Habits.

every girl or woman, writes the au-
thor of ''John Halifax, Gentleman, "who
is now dependent on her male relations
a position which, considering all the ups
and downs of life, the sooner she gets ont
of the better-ought by the time she is
old enough to possess any money to know
exactly how much she has, where it is in
vested and what it ought yearly to bring
in. By this time also she should have ac-
quired some knowledge of business-bank
business, referring to checks, dividends,
and so on-and as much of ordinary bust
ness as she can. To her information of
practical kind never comes amiss, especially
the three golden rules which have very
rlre exceptions: No investment over per
cent. is really safe; trust no one with your
money without security, which ought to be
as strict between the nearest and dearest
friends as between strangers; and, lastly,
keep all your affairs from day to day in
an accurate order as if you had to die to-
morrow. The mention of dying suggests
another necessity-as soon as you are 81
years of age make your will. You will
not die sooner; you can alter it.whenever
you like; while the ease of mind it will be
to you and the trouble it may save to those
that come after You ale beyond telling. 1t
cannot be too strongly impressed upon
every girl who has or expects that undo
sirable thing, "a little income of her own,
what fortunate responsibility this is, and
how useful she may make it to Others.
Happier than the lot of many married wo-
men is that of the ''unappropriated bless
ing" as have heard an old maid called,
who has her money, less or more, in her
own hands. and can use it as she chooses,
generously as wisely, without asking any
body's leave and oeing accountable for it
to ne one. But then she must have learn
ed from her you til upwards how to use it,
she must not spare any amount of trouble
in the using Of it, and she must console her
self for many lonely regret--we are but
human, all of us,- with the thought that
she has been trusted to be a steward of the
Great Master. Such an old maid often
does as much good in her generation as
twenty married women
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wowAN.s FIELD OF WORN.

Do You ever think Of the great change
that has come about in the late ten or
twelve years in regard to woman's work ?
Ten years ago the sight of a woman as
cashier in any of our stores was a novelty.
and such thing as one in the insurance
office or law Office or among the men
was scarcely thought OF. Go where you
will in our city to-day and you will find
women earning their way and doing their
work WELL They are our stenographers,
typew riters, copyists, cashiers, clerks and
workers in many ways. Every manufac-
turer who can employ them does so. They
are in the postoffice, pension office and
other government departments, and you
needn't be surprised to find til EN- scattered
through the city hall when there comes a
deal by which candidates can be elected
unpledged. And right here it may be said,
as a hint TO candidates, that one good
looking, worthy young lady would influence
more votes in Detroit than any five young
men you can name. IF a situation for her
depended on any certain candidates cleo
ton he would be pretty certain TO get
there. m Qaad IL Detroit Free Press.
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This year, according TO prof. c. Grim
men, astrologer whose prophecy was
published several years ago-origlnally in
the Kingston (Jamaica) Cleaner in 1879
there are to be some events of an enliven-
ing nature. The prophecy, which, it
will be seen, does not derive special i'm
pressiyeness from the extent of the astro-
nomical knowledge its author indicates, is
as follows: Sin 1887 the Star of Bethlehem
will once more be seen in Casseopeia's
total eclipse of the sun and moon. This
star only makes its appearance every BIS
wears. 1t will illuminate the heavens and
exceed in brilliancy even Jup tier when in
opposition to the suD, and, therefore,
nearer to the earth and brightest. The
marvellous briliancy of the Star Of Beth
lehem in 1887 viii surpass any of its pre-
vious visitations. 1t will be seen even at
monday shining with quick flashing
light the entire year; after which it will
disappear, not to return to ourheayen until
the year 2202 This is the star which
shone Sc brightly in the year 4 3. G., and
is the star which illumined the heavens at
the nativity Of Christ. The appearance of
this star, accompanied as it will be by
solar and lunar eclipses, together with the
baleful influence that follows the position
which Mars and Saturn will then occupy,
will cause an universal war. North Amer
lea will be involved in civil strife, and a
reign of terror will prevail in the Atlantic
States, unless a Napoleon shall arise TO
quell it. There viii be a war of classes =
the rich will array themselves against the
poor ard vice versa. everywhere
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TAKE CARE OF THE LITTLE ONES.

A mother said: II cannot undertake to
sec that my children form perfectly regu-
lar physical habits--that they eat just so,
and sleep Just SO, and all that. Why, it
would take me all my time" That moth
er is now mourning the loss of beautiful
child, who has just died of spinal menin-
gifts. The mother weeps; she is heart
broken. How gladly would she now at
tend more closely to these little life econo-
mics which save the health capital ofchild-
rem. But day by day the little life was
wasted, disease perched upon its weak
ness, and the child could not endure it.
Conserve your OWN life and the lives of
your children---not only when they are i'll
and dying, bat every dav, by good food,
plenty of sleep, exercise and diligent care.
They will then have something saved up
against "a rainy day ''something better
than money-health - Good Cheer,
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Foolish spending is the father of pow
erty. Do not be ashamed of hard work.
Work for the best salaries or wages you
can get, but work for half price rather
than be idle. BE your own master, and
do not let society or fashion swallow up
your individuality-hat, coat and boots.
Do not eat mp or wear all that You earn.
Compel your selfish body to spare some
thing for profit saved. BE stingy 20 your
own appetite, but merciful to Others
necessities. Help others, and ask no help
for yourself See that you are proud. Let
your pride be of the right kind. Be too
proud to be lazy; too proud to give up
without conquering every difficulty; too
proud to wear a coat you cannot afford to
buy; too proud to be in company that you
cannot keep up with the expenses; too
proud to lie, or steal or cheat; toe proud to
be stiagy.--Ihe Home
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The book which that delightful actor,
Joe jefferson, is now engaged in writing
will comprise when finished, it's author :
personal experience upon the stage. ssweil
as his recollections OF the many distin-
gaished artists whom he met from time 10
time. Il have only reached the period Of
1850 . he tells ST. Louis reporter. and
So have deal Of pleasure before me yet.
He also has i deal Of work, but that lss
,loesnt seem 10 mind Nea Tsrk Graphie
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VOL. ".
WHAT RULES THE WORLD.

They say that man is mighty
lie governs land and sea,
He wields almighty scepter
Der lesser powers that be:
But n power mightier, stronger
Man from his thrown has hurled
"For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.
In deep. mysterious conclavc,
'Mid phiosophic minds,
Cnrayeling knotty problems,
His native forte man finds;
Yet all his sizes" and "isns''
To heavens four winds are hurled
''For The hand that rocks the cradle
l. the hand that rules the world.
Behold the brave commander,
Staunch mid the carnage stand,
Behold the guidon dying,
with the colors in his hand,
Brave men they be, yet craven,
When this banner is unfurled,
"The hand that rocks the cradle
as the hand that rules the world
Great statesmen govern nations.
Kings mold IA peoples fate,
But the unseen hand of velvet
These giants regulate
The iron arm of fortune
With woman's charm is puzzled,
''For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world
-4mericd IsrdetHe.
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THE MONITORS CALENDAR FOR
FEBRUARY 1887.

J.M.s
TUESDAY IA heart full of trust in God
is handful of cleanness in business.
WEDNESDAY 2-The horns of n cow can
not give the milk.
THURSDAY 3-Love Of kind is love of
God
FRIDAY 4-Loye of God is love of kind.
SATURDAY Good intention is not good
doing. A mules foot cannot caress, be
tho heart of the mule ever so kind.
SUNDAY 6-Christian belief and doing
are the wings whereby we lift through the
sky of noble life into heaven.
MONDAY IA mans history is a mans
background on which is painted the pic
ture of himself; and background and pic
ture are cternally one and inseparable.
TUESDAY S-A church in which there is
no love the one for the other is a bit of the
Arctic sea which sends the sinner away
shiverng.
WEDNESDAY "a church in which there
is no love for the sinner is n bit of the
Arctic sea. which sends the saint away
shivering
THURSDAY 10--Love of one another and
love of the sinner makes the church very
Beulah land where the airs of heaven blow
sweet, the harps of the angels are heard,
and the face Of Gods love with tender
eyes upon us transfgures the garment of
our sin into the shining garment of His
holiness.
FRIDAY 11-God gave us mothers that
we might read up through their loneliness
into His love, understanding Him.
SATURDAY PA goddess home is a hot
bed for the seeds of unhappiness.
SUNDAY 13-The soul of the christian
will laugh with itself in heaven, the soul of
the wicked will laugh at itself in hell.
MONDAY 14-In the home, as in the
lake the sky, heaven is reflected. And he
does not know heaven who has no heavenly
home.
TUESDAY 15-Sin in the heart is he'll in
the destiny.
WEDNESDAY 16-IIoliness in the heart
is heaven in the destiny.
THURSDAY 17-Sin is when you will
with the devil.
FRIDAY 1S-IIoliness is when you will
with God.
SATURDAY brightness is of the heart,
and every ugly heart will have an eternal
face like itself; and every heart beautiful
shall look through its own likeness with
glad and eternal laughter.
SUNDAY 20-With the ears of prayer hear-
ing, doubts mists are fast clearing.
MONDAY 21-Lttle birds have big
mouths; but big mouths often have sweet
songs.
TUESDAY 29-God thought little child
rem that We might know how to enter into
the kingdom of heaven.
WEDNESDAY 23-Zeal for the good of
others is seal of safety for ones own soul.
THURSDAY 24-Tasks talk in syllables of
music when loving willingness quickens
their steps.
FRIDAY 25-Saintliness is only christian
service come to its crown.
SATURDAY 26-Patence is the quiet, low
ing mother around whose knees joys leap
and laugh and sing.
SUNDAY 27-Iea answered to all of Gods
obligations, means yea answered by the
powerful lips of the life to the question,
Art thou saved? Art thou pure sonle
MONDAY 2S-Expulsion of sin GENES by
impulsion of holiness.
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DEATH RATES AND OCCUPATIONS.
Liquor Holds the First Place Among
the List OF Unhealthy Employ

the List OF Unhealthy Employmen1s.
The death-rate Of different occupations
yields some curious results. Taking as a
| basis Of comparison the mortality OF all
males of similar ages in England and
Wales as 1000, the death rate of the class
mentioned is compared with this as a
standard. When the rate of the examined
class exceeds this number that class forms
an example of unhealthy occupations:
when it falls short it belongs to the healthy
occupations. Thus, the first place among
healthy occupations is held by ministers of
j56. Next, we have gardeners and nur-
seIymen, who stand at 500; farmers and
graziers, 631; agricultural laberers, 701;
schoolmasters, Tl9; the other trades which
follow closely on these being grocers, coal
merchants, paper manufacturers, lace and
hosiery manufacturers, wheelwrights. ship
builders and shipwrigfts and coal miners.
The figure of mortality for all these trades
the unhealthy occupations, the first place
is held by the trades which are concerned
in the manufacture and distribution of in
toxicating drink. and which, as is well
known, entail many temptations to drink
it to excess. The list of unhealthy occu-
pations is headed by the class of inn and
hotel servants, whose figure mounts up to
220j, being nearly double that of the med
TOOL .1rafaccto, The liu1,ao+ ,Ia m ,,ax>+
them are held by general laborers in Lon
don and by costermongers, hawkers and
street sellers, the former class with 1920,
the latter with 1873. 1t is probable that both
wrecks of other callings; inn-keepers, pub
leans, spirit wine and beer dealers follow
with figure 1921, and brewe rs with 1861.
In support of the belief that these high
holic excess. DR.. Ogle has compared with
them the mortality assigned to diseases of
the liver, the organ through which such
excess chiefly declares itself, and has OBJ
tanned results which are entirely in har-
mOny with those of tine trade returns
Next to the trades concerned with alcohol
the highest rates are furnished by oceupa
tons which involve the breathing Of dust
other than coal dust-and especially Of
dust of a sharp and gritty character or
largely composed of mineral matter; next
those in which there is exposure to lead
poisoning. as with plumbers, painters and
filemakers. The earthenware manufae-
turers, who are much exposed to mineral
dust, have a figure Of 1742: filemakers,
who work upon a leaden cushion, reach
6l67, and plumbers and painters, who are
also exposed to lead, reach 1902. twill
furnish remarkable contradiction to
prevailing impression that butchers have a
high death rate, their figures of mortality
amounting to ITO, the causes of death
among them being partly due TO the dis
eases of intemperance and partly TO
phthisis and other maladies from which
they have long been supposed to enjoy an
especial immunity. Chambers journal.
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1t seems strange that in this age OF the
world anybody should think of bringing
up girls without having them acquire some
means of self support And yet we often
see whole family of girls who read little
and play little and do little family work
and other things about half way, blissfully
unconscious of any ability to earn cent,
even il they were starving. They are expected
to get married, but are not even taught
housekeeping aud sewing. Oh, what reck-
lessness for their future happiness and pros
perity! No girls education IS finished
till she has knowledge of some trade or
business which will enable her TO support
herself. And she can't be even lady in
the best sense without that ability - The
Hoasekseper
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Each warning against evil enters into
our hearts as an angel; and if We heed it as
an angel it abides blessing; if We heed it
not it falls from angelhood into deyilhood,
becoming demon that abides cursing.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

Ii is VT II 10 see the warmth we cannot
feel. and we know OF no more effective way
of gratifying the eye than to place panes of
ruby glass in or over tie door. The effect
ofihe SIM light through this medium IN a
iall is very beautiful. Chicago Herald.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

Revenge is the laughter of the devil,
hooking MS with spiritual hurt that the
hand of any other enemy could never in
flict.
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That we cam in connection with the MONITOR,
secure you subscription to any paper or
magazine published ut n much lower price
than the regular rate, and you wilsdo well 10
let us know If you are contemplating a sub
scription 10 any publication.
THE MONITOR. Woodstown, n. }.
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a loving, pure heart makes tile face of a
friend shine in upon us with Gods bene-
diction.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

A forgiving heart shines with the beauty
of heaven.
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PATENT MEDICINES

UIeb9bose to KEEP a stock of
oHhe am7ous Proprietary Weai-
zines that there IS any aenaana
hv, and ae4H, 11om time to time,
AID to err stock all sufh that may
be euqmyrd far. Ne annex a
Price list and can furnish any.
b1-oc7nu6le articles IN this line
at a6oH tile same acreage of b77fe
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-02-04

We're headquarters for quilting mate
rials--.just opened $500 yards OF best stand
ard calico at cts per yard. Quilting Cot
ton. weighed ON the scales hen sold. at 10,
IA and l5cts per ID. e. d. Humphreys &